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Organic Farming: Pest and Disease Control

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on pest and disease control methods used in organic farming.
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Which of the following is a natural pest control method used in organic farming?

  1. Using synthetic pesticides

  2. Releasing beneficial insects

  3. Applying chemical fertilizers

  4. Burning crop residues


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Releasing beneficial insects, such as ladybugs or lacewings, is a natural pest control method used in organic farming. These insects prey on pests, reducing their population and minimizing crop damage.

What is crop rotation?

  1. Planting the same crop in the same field year after year

  2. Planting different crops in the same field in a sequential order

  3. Leaving a field fallow for a period of time

  4. Applying chemical fertilizers to the soil


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Crop rotation is the practice of planting different crops in the same field in a sequential order. This helps to break pest and disease cycles, improve soil health, and reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers.

Which of the following is a disease control method used in organic farming?

  1. Using synthetic fungicides

  2. Applying organic matter to the soil

  3. Removing infected plant material

  4. Burning crop residues


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Applying organic matter to the soil, such as compost or manure, can help to improve soil health and suppress soilborne diseases. Organic matter provides nutrients for beneficial microorganisms that compete with disease-causing organisms.

What is companion planting?

  1. Planting different crops together in the same field

  2. Planting the same crop in the same field year after year

  3. Leaving a field fallow for a period of time

  4. Applying chemical fertilizers to the soil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Companion planting is the practice of planting different crops together in the same field. This can help to improve pest and disease control, as well as soil health. For example, planting marigolds near tomatoes can help to repel pests.

Which of the following is a natural insecticide used in organic farming?

  1. Neem oil

  2. Synthetic pesticides

  3. Chemical fertilizers

  4. Burning crop residues


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Neem oil is a natural insecticide derived from the neem tree. It is effective against a wide range of pests, including aphids, mites, and whiteflies. Neem oil can be applied to plants as a spray or used as a soil drench.

What is the purpose of using cover crops in organic farming?

  1. To improve soil health

  2. To control weeds

  3. To suppress pests and diseases

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cover crops are plants that are grown to cover the soil and improve its health. They can help to control weeds, suppress pests and diseases, and improve soil structure and fertility.

Which of the following is a disease control method used in organic farming?

  1. Using synthetic fungicides

  2. Applying organic matter to the soil

  3. Removing infected plant material

  4. Burning crop residues


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Removing infected plant material is a disease control method used in organic farming. This helps to prevent the spread of disease to other plants. Infected plant material should be removed from the field and destroyed.

What is the purpose of using mulches in organic farming?

  1. To conserve soil moisture

  2. To control weeds

  3. To suppress pests and diseases

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mulches are materials that are applied to the soil surface to conserve soil moisture, control weeds, and suppress pests and diseases. Mulches can also help to improve soil structure and fertility.

Which of the following is a natural fungicide used in organic farming?

  1. Copper sulfate

  2. Synthetic fungicides

  3. Chemical fertilizers

  4. Burning crop residues


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copper sulfate is a natural fungicide that is used to control fungal diseases in organic farming. It is effective against a wide range of fungal diseases, including powdery mildew and black spot.

What is the purpose of using biological control in organic farming?

  1. To introduce beneficial insects to the field

  2. To release natural predators of pests

  3. To apply organic pesticides

  4. To use chemical fertilizers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biological control is the introduction of beneficial insects to the field to control pests. Beneficial insects prey on pests, reducing their population and minimizing crop damage.

Which of the following is a pest control method used in organic farming?

  1. Using synthetic pesticides

  2. Releasing beneficial insects

  3. Applying chemical fertilizers

  4. Burning crop residues


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Releasing beneficial insects, such as ladybugs or lacewings, is a pest control method used in organic farming. These insects prey on pests, reducing their population and minimizing crop damage.

What is the purpose of using crop rotation in organic farming?

  1. To break pest and disease cycles

  2. To improve soil health

  3. To reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Crop rotation is the practice of planting different crops in the same field in a sequential order. This helps to break pest and disease cycles, improve soil health, and reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers.

Which of the following is a disease control method used in organic farming?

  1. Using synthetic fungicides

  2. Applying organic matter to the soil

  3. Removing infected plant material

  4. Burning crop residues


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Applying organic matter to the soil, such as compost or manure, can help to improve soil health and suppress soilborne diseases. Organic matter provides nutrients for beneficial microorganisms that compete with disease-causing organisms.

What is the purpose of using companion planting in organic farming?

  1. To improve pest and disease control

  2. To improve soil health

  3. To reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Companion planting is the practice of planting different crops together in the same field. This can help to improve pest and disease control, as well as soil health. For example, planting marigolds near tomatoes can help to repel pests.

Which of the following is a natural insecticide used in organic farming?

  1. Neem oil

  2. Synthetic pesticides

  3. Chemical fertilizers

  4. Burning crop residues


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Neem oil is a natural insecticide derived from the neem tree. It is effective against a wide range of pests, including aphids, mites, and whiteflies. Neem oil can be applied to plants as a spray or used as a soil drench.

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